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European Powers Reject U.S. Call for Military Role in Strait of Hormuz

                                                         Tankers sit anchored in Muscat, Oman amid the conflict European resistance to U.S. calls for military involvement in the Strait of Hormuz is growing, with Greece, Spain, Germany, and Italy all publicly rejecting participation. Their stance underscores a widening divide between Washington and key European partners over the legality and strategic wisdom of the U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran. A group of major European nations— Greece, Spain, Germany, and Italy —has firmly declined to join U.S.-led military operations in the Strait of Hormuz , a critical global shipping route currently strained by conflict. Greece Greece announced it will not engage in military operations in the Strait. Officials clarified that Greece will only participate in the EU’s naval mis...

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Venezuelan Forces Train for Asymmetric Defense Amid U.S. Tensions

The USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN-78), a nuclear-powered supercarrier which is the largest aircraft carrier in the world, anchored in the Bay of Palma before it was deployed to Latin America.                                


The Venezuelan military is reportedly preparing for a guerrilla-style defense strategy should the United States launch an attack. Military officials emphasize that conventional warfare would place Venezuela at a disadvantage against U.S. forces, making irregular tactics a more viable option.

Training exercises have focused on mobilizing smaller, highly adaptable units capable of operating in urban and jungle environments. Analysts suggest this approach reflects a broader doctrine of “asymmetric warfare,” designed to prolong conflict and increase costs for any invading force.

While Washington has not announced plans for military action, ongoing political tensions and sanctions have heightened Caracas’s sense of vulnerability. Observers note that Venezuela’s preparations highlight the government’s intent to resist external pressure through unconventional means, even as diplomatic channels remain strained.


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